News and Stories
New Vice President brings experience and expertise to Lakeland
Lakeland College is pleased to welcome Dr. Todd Sumner as the new vice president of academic and research, effective July 18, 2022. “Over the past several months, I have had the privilege of working at Lakeland College and getting to see the passion of the staff as they impact the lives of...
Apprentice turns hobby into a career and a national medal
Tyler Bendfeld was inspired by his father to become a carpenter and inspired by his Lakeland instructors to take those skills to the provincial and national levels. This spring, he brought home provincial gold at Skills Alberta and national silver at Skills Canada. “It was an honour to compete...
Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre welcomes new dean
The 2022 season of live training is well underway at Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre (ETC) at the Vermilion campus and now under the tutelage of a new dean. Shawn McKerry joined Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre on July 4, however he is already quite familiar with the college....
Lakeland to share crop research updates at Agronomy Day
On July 12, Lakeland College's applied researchers in the crop division are welcoming members of the public onto the college's research plots for Agronomy Day. It will be the first time Lakeland's research team has hosted a live field day since 2019. “Lakeland College's crop applied research...
Award-winning enviro grad soars in dream career
Consistency was key for 2022 Governor General's Academic Medal recipient Jana Teefy. “I knew I did well in school. I didn't realize I had done that well. It's a huge honour to receive it. The award validates my hard work and sacrifices over the last two years. I'd credit my success to consistency...